Please provide some do's and don'ts on preventing short stature.

Ignore: Stature size is genetically determined, but a healthy diet, proper sleep will and exercise will.

Ignore: Growth is mostly genetically determined, but eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep can help.

Ignore: Children grow in their sleep. One way to obtain your height potential is to ensure your child sleeps.

Ignore: Don't wait too long to have your child evaluated for short stature by an Endocrinologist.

Ignore: Eat well,exercise and stay healthy to attain your predestined genetic height.

Ignore: To reach optimal height, eat healthy , get at least 8 hours of sleep, exercise regularly...

Ignore: You can't prevent short stature, but see your doctor if you feel like you are not growing adequately.

Ignore: DO meet all daily nutritional needs, DONT expect more height than genetically determined.

Ignore: Children under age 2 should have their height measured while lying supine (on back).

Ignore: Do make sure that there is adequate eating early. Don't forget to check pituitary function by MD.

Ignore: Before puberty, a "bone age" Xray will be very helpful to help predict when growth will stop.

Vaccines: Vaccines are best but if unvaccinated keep well baby visits for tips and growth/development tracking.